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Medications for Diabetes, Type 2

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
Glyset 10 1 review for Glyset to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
miglitol systemic
Drug class:
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Humalog Mix 75/25 10 1 review for Humalog Mix 75/25 to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin lispro/insulin lispro protamine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
insulin aspart/insulin aspart protamine 10 2 reviews for insulin aspart/insulin aspart protamine to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin aspart/insulin aspart protamine systemic
Brand names:
NovoLog Mix 70/30, NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Invokamet XR 10 1 review for Invokamet XR to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
canagliflozin / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
miglitol 10 1 review for miglitol to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
miglitol systemic
Brand name:
Glyset
Drug class:
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
NovoLog Mix 70/30 10 1 review for NovoLog Mix 70/30 to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin aspart/insulin aspart protamine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
NovoLog FlexPen 9.7 3 reviews for NovoLog FlexPen to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin aspart systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Glumetza 9.5 4 reviews for Glumetza to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
metformin systemic
Drug class:
non-sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
insulin degludec / liraglutide 9.3 3 reviews for insulin degludec / liraglutide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
insulin degludec / liraglutide systemic
Brand name:
Xultophy
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Xultophy 9.3 3 reviews for Xultophy to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
insulin degludec / liraglutide systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ertugliflozin / sitagliptin 9.0 1 review for ertugliflozin / sitagliptin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
ertugliflozin / sitagliptin systemic
Brand name:
Steglujan
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Humulin N 9.0 2 reviews for Humulin N to treat Diabetes, Type 2
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin isophane systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Humulin R 9.0 1 review for Humulin R to treat Diabetes, Type 2
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin regular systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Jentadueto XR 9.0 2 reviews for Jentadueto XR to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
linagliptin / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Novolin R 9.0 3 reviews for Novolin R to treat Diabetes, Type 2
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin regular systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
pramlintide 9.0 1 review for pramlintide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
pramlintide systemic
Brand names:
Symlin, Symlin Pen, SymlinPen 60, SymlinPen 120
Drug class:
amylin analogs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Steglujan 9.0 1 review for Steglujan to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
ertugliflozin / sitagliptin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Symlin 9.0 1 review for Symlin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
pramlintide systemic
Drug class:
amylin analogs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Toujeo Max SoloStar 9.0 1 review for Toujeo Max SoloStar to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin glargine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
chromium picolinate Off-label 8.4 15 reviews for chromium picolinate to treat Diabetes, Type 2
OTC N N
Generic name:
chromium picolinate systemic
Drug class:
minerals and electrolytes
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Natural Product Monographs
Off-label:
Yes
Prandin 8.3 8 reviews for Prandin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
repaglinide systemic
Drug class:
meglitinides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Mounjaro 8.2 506 reviews for Mounjaro to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
tirzepatide systemic
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tirzepatide 8.2 517 reviews for tirzepatide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
tirzepatide systemic
Brand name:
Mounjaro
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Glucovance 8.0 2 reviews for Glucovance to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
glyburide / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Byetta 7.9 81 reviews for Byetta to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
exenatide systemic
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Humulin R U-500 KwikPen 7.8 4 reviews for Humulin R U-500 KwikPen to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin regular systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
insulin glulisine 7.8 5 reviews for insulin glulisine to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin glulisine systemic
Brand name:
Apidra
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Novolin N 7.8 6 reviews for Novolin N to treat Diabetes, Type 2
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin isophane systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
repaglinide 7.8 12 reviews for repaglinide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
repaglinide systemic
Brand name:
Prandin
Drug class:
meglitinides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Glucotrol 7.7 10 reviews for Glucotrol to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glipizide systemic
Drug class:
sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lantus SoloStar 7.7 30 reviews for Lantus SoloStar to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin glargine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
liraglutide 7.7 529 reviews for liraglutide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
liraglutide systemic
Brand name:
Victoza
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Novolin 70/30 7.7 3 reviews for Novolin 70/30 to treat Diabetes, Type 2
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin isophane / insulin regular systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Victoza 7.7 520 reviews for Victoza to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
liraglutide systemic
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
insulin lispro/insulin lispro protamine 7.5 2 reviews for insulin lispro/insulin lispro protamine to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin lispro/insulin lispro protamine systemic
Brand names:
Humalog Mix 50/50, Humalog Mix 50/50 KwikPen, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humalog Mix 75/25 KwikPen
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Janumet XR 7.5 3 reviews for Janumet XR to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
metformin / sitagliptin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
insulin isophane / insulin regular 7.3 4 reviews for insulin isophane / insulin regular to treat Diabetes, Type 2
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin isophane / insulin regular systemic
Brand names:
Humulin 70/30, Novolin 70/30, Humulin 50/50, Humulin 70/30 Pen, ReliOn/Novolin 70/30
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
insulin isophane 7.3 10 reviews for insulin isophane to treat Diabetes, Type 2
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin isophane systemic
Brand names:
Humulin N, Novolin N, Humulin N Pen
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ActoPlus Met 7.2 6 reviews for ActoPlus Met to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
metformin / pioglitazone systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Amaryl 7.2 20 reviews for Amaryl to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glimepiride systemic
Drug class:
sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
glyburide 7.2 9 reviews for glyburide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glyburide systemic
Brand names:
DiaBeta, Glycron, Glynase, Glynase PresTab
Drug class:
sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
metformin / pioglitazone 7.2 6 reviews for metformin / pioglitazone to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
metformin / pioglitazone systemic
Brand name:
ActoPlus Met
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dapagliflozin / metformin 6.9 17 reviews for dapagliflozin / metformin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
dapagliflozin / metformin systemic
Brand name:
Xigduo XR
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Xigduo XR 6.9 17 reviews for Xigduo XR to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
dapagliflozin / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Humalog 6.8 11 reviews for Humalog to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin lispro systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
glimepiride 6.7 73 reviews for glimepiride to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glimepiride systemic
Brand name:
Amaryl
Drug class:
sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
insulin regular 6.6 14 reviews for insulin regular to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin regular systemic
Brand names:
Humulin R, Novolin R, Humulin R U-500 (Concentrated), Humulin R U-500 KwikPen, Myxredlin
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
empagliflozin / linagliptin 6.5 22 reviews for empagliflozin / linagliptin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
empagliflozin / linagliptin systemic
Brand name:
Glyxambi
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Glyxambi 6.5 22 reviews for Glyxambi to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
empagliflozin / linagliptin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bydureon 6.4 266 reviews for Bydureon to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
exenatide systemic
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
exenatide 6.4 410 reviews for exenatide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
exenatide systemic
Brand names:
Byetta, Bydureon, Bydureon BCise
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
linagliptin / metformin 6.4 18 reviews for linagliptin / metformin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
linagliptin / metformin systemic
Brand names:
Jentadueto, Jentadueto XR
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Synjardy 6.4 24 reviews for Synjardy to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
empagliflozin / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
glipizide 6.3 70 reviews for glipizide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glipizide systemic
Brand names:
Glucotrol, GlipiZIDE XL, Glucotrol XL
Drug class:
sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Ozempic 6.3 861 reviews for Ozempic to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
semaglutide systemic
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
semaglutide 6.3 1120 reviews for semaglutide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
semaglutide systemic
Brand names:
Ozempic, Rybelsus
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Lantus 6.2 28 reviews for Lantus to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin glargine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Janumet 6.1 65 reviews for Janumet to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
metformin / sitagliptin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
metformin / sitagliptin 6.1 75 reviews for metformin / sitagliptin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
metformin / sitagliptin systemic
Brand names:
Janumet, Janumet XR, Zituvimet
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Apidra 6.0 3 reviews for Apidra to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin glulisine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Humulin 70/30 6.0 1 review for Humulin 70/30 to treat Diabetes, Type 2
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin isophane / insulin regular systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Humulin N Pen 6.0 1 review for Humulin N Pen to treat Diabetes, Type 2
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin isophane systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Jentadueto 6.0 16 reviews for Jentadueto to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
linagliptin / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lyumjev 6.0 1 review for Lyumjev to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin lispro systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
saxagliptin 6.0 16 reviews for saxagliptin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
saxagliptin systemic
Brand name:
Onglyza
Drug class:
dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
canagliflozin 5.9 265 reviews for canagliflozin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
canagliflozin systemic
Brand name:
Invokana
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
empagliflozin / metformin 5.9 36 reviews for empagliflozin / metformin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
empagliflozin / metformin systemic
Brand names:
Synjardy, Synjardy XR
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
metformin 5.9 268 reviews for metformin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
metformin systemic
Brand name:
Glumetza
Drug class:
non-sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Onglyza 5.9 15 reviews for Onglyza to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
saxagliptin systemic
Drug class:
dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Invokana 5.8 257 reviews for Invokana to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
canagliflozin systemic
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Rybelsus 5.8 198 reviews for Rybelsus to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
semaglutide systemic
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Steglatro 5.8 11 reviews for Steglatro to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
ertugliflozin systemic
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
empagliflozin 5.4 320 reviews for empagliflozin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
empagliflozin systemic
Brand name:
Jardiance
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
insulin inhalation, rapid acting 5.4 17 reviews for insulin inhalation, rapid acting to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin inhalation, rapid acting systemic
Brand name:
Afrezza
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ertugliflozin 5.3 13 reviews for ertugliflozin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
ertugliflozin systemic
Brand name:
Steglatro
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
GlipiZIDE XL 5.3 10 reviews for GlipiZIDE XL to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glipizide systemic
Drug class:
sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
insulin aspart 5.3 27 reviews for insulin aspart to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin aspart systemic
Brand names:
Novolog, NovoLog FlexPen, Fiasp, NovoLog PenFill
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Jardiance 5.3 304 reviews for Jardiance to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
empagliflozin systemic
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dulaglutide 5.2 955 reviews for dulaglutide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
dulaglutide systemic
Brand name:
Trulicity
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Synjardy XR 5.1 10 reviews for Synjardy XR to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
empagliflozin / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Trulicity 5.1 934 reviews for Trulicity to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
dulaglutide systemic
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
canagliflozin / metformin 5.0 3 reviews for canagliflozin / metformin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
canagliflozin / metformin systemic
Brand names:
Invokamet, Invokamet XR
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Actos 4.9 40 reviews for Actos to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
pioglitazone systemic
Drug class:
thiazolidinediones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
colesevelam 4.8 5 reviews for colesevelam to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N
Generic name:
colesevelam systemic
Brand name:
Welchol
Drug class:
bile acid sequestrants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
insulin detemir 4.8 65 reviews for insulin detemir to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin detemir systemic
Brand name:
Levemir
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Novolog 4.8 20 reviews for Novolog to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin aspart systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Kombiglyze XR 4.7 16 reviews for Kombiglyze XR to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
metformin / saxagliptin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
metformin / saxagliptin 4.7 16 reviews for metformin / saxagliptin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
metformin / saxagliptin systemic
Brand name:
Kombiglyze XR
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Toujeo SoloStar 4.7 29 reviews for Toujeo SoloStar to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin glargine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
albiglutide 4.6 11 reviews for albiglutide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
albiglutide systemic
Brand name:
Tanzeum
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
insulin glargine 4.6 191 reviews for insulin glargine to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin glargine systemic
Brand names:
Lantus, Lantus SoloStar, Basaglar, Toujeo SoloStar, Toujeo Max SoloStar, Rezvoglar, Semglee
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Januvia 4.6 138 reviews for Januvia to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
sitagliptin systemic
Drug class:
dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Levemir 4.6 60 reviews for Levemir to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin detemir systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tanzeum 4.6 11 reviews for Tanzeum to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
albiglutide systemic
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
acarbose 4.5 2 reviews for acarbose to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
acarbose systemic
Drug class:
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
dapagliflozin 4.5 161 reviews for dapagliflozin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
dapagliflozin systemic
Brand name:
Farxiga
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
insulin lispro 4.5 39 reviews for insulin lispro to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin lispro systemic
Brand names:
Humalog, Humalog KwikPen, Admelog, Lyumjev
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
pioglitazone 4.5 53 reviews for pioglitazone to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
pioglitazone systemic
Brand name:
Actos
Drug class:
thiazolidinediones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Semglee 4.5 9 reviews for Semglee to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin glargine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
sitagliptin 4.5 153 reviews for sitagliptin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
sitagliptin systemic
Brand names:
Januvia, Zituvio
Drug class:
dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Farxiga 4.4 130 reviews for Farxiga to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
dapagliflozin systemic
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Afrezza 4.3 14 reviews for Afrezza to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin inhalation, rapid acting systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Avandia 4.3 8 reviews for Avandia to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
rosiglitazone systemic
Drug class:
thiazolidinediones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bydureon BCise 4.3 56 reviews for Bydureon BCise to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
exenatide systemic
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
glyburide / metformin 4.3 5 reviews for glyburide / metformin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
glyburide / metformin systemic
Brand name:
Glucovance
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
insulin degludec 4.3 67 reviews for insulin degludec to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin degludec systemic
Brand name:
Tresiba
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
rosiglitazone 4.3 8 reviews for rosiglitazone to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
rosiglitazone systemic
Brand name:
Avandia
Drug class:
thiazolidinediones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Tresiba 4.3 66 reviews for Tresiba to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin degludec systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Humulin R U-500 (Concentrated) 4.2 5 reviews for Humulin R U-500 (Concentrated) to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin regular systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
insulin glargine / lixisenatide 4.1 16 reviews for insulin glargine / lixisenatide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
insulin glargine / lixisenatide systemic
Brand name:
Soliqua
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Soliqua 4.1 16 reviews for Soliqua to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx N X
Generic name:
insulin glargine / lixisenatide systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
glimepiride / pioglitazone 4.0 3 reviews for glimepiride / pioglitazone to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glimepiride / pioglitazone systemic
Brand name:
Duetact
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
nateglinide 4.0 4 reviews for nateglinide to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nateglinide systemic
Brand name:
Starlix
Drug class:
meglitinides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Welchol 4.0 4 reviews for Welchol to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N
Generic name:
colesevelam systemic
Drug class:
bile acid sequestrants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
linagliptin 3.8 79 reviews for linagliptin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
linagliptin systemic
Brand name:
Tradjenta
Drug class:
dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
glipizide / metformin 3.5 2 reviews for glipizide / metformin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glipizide / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Humalog KwikPen 3.5 16 reviews for Humalog KwikPen to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin lispro systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tradjenta 3.3 72 reviews for Tradjenta to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
linagliptin systemic
Drug class:
dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
alogliptin 3.2 9 reviews for alogliptin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
alogliptin systemic
Brand name:
Nesina
Drug class:
dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Admelog 3.0 4 reviews for Admelog to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin lispro systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nesina 3.0 4 reviews for Nesina to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
alogliptin systemic
Drug class:
dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Basaglar 2.9 87 reviews for Basaglar to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin glargine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Invokamet 2.5 2 reviews for Invokamet to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
canagliflozin / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
alogliptin / metformin 1.0 1 review for alogliptin / metformin to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
alogliptin / metformin systemic
Brand name:
Kazano
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
alogliptin / pioglitazone 1.0 2 reviews for alogliptin / pioglitazone to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
alogliptin / pioglitazone systemic
Brand name:
Oseni
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kazano 1.0 1 review for Kazano to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
alogliptin / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Oseni 1.0 2 reviews for Oseni to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
alogliptin / pioglitazone systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Adlyxin Rate Add review
Rx N N X
Generic name:
lixisenatide systemic
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
bexagliflozin Rate Add review
Rx N X
Generic name:
bexagliflozin systemic
Brand name:
Brenzavvy
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Brenzavvy Rate Add review
Rx N X
Generic name:
bexagliflozin systemic
Drug class:
SGLT-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
bromocriptine Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
bromocriptine systemic
Brand name:
Cycloset
Drug class:
dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents, prolactin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cycloset Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
bromocriptine systemic
Drug class:
dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents, prolactin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dapagliflozin / saxagliptin Rate Add review
Rx N X
Generic name:
dapagliflozin / saxagliptin systemic
Brand name:
Qtern
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
DiaBeta Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glyburide systemic
Drug class:
sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Duetact Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glimepiride / pioglitazone systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
empagliflozin / linagliptin / metformin Rate Add review
Rx N X
Generic name:
empagliflozin / linagliptin / metformin systemic
Brand name:
Trijardy XR
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ertugliflozin / metformin Rate Add review
Rx N X
Generic name:
ertugliflozin / metformin systemic
Brand name:
Segluromet
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Fiasp Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin aspart systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Glucotrol XL Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glipizide systemic
Drug class:
sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Glycron Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glyburide systemic
Drug class:
sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Glynase Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glyburide systemic
Drug class:
sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Glynase PresTab Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
glyburide systemic
Drug class:
sulfonylureas
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Humalog Mix 50/50 Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin lispro/insulin lispro protamine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Humalog Mix 50/50 KwikPen Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin lispro/insulin lispro protamine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Humalog Mix 75/25 KwikPen Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin lispro/insulin lispro protamine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Humulin 50/50 Rate Add review
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin isophane / insulin regular systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Humulin 70/30 Pen Rate Add review
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin isophane / insulin regular systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
lixisenatide Rate Add review
Rx N N X
Generic name:
lixisenatide systemic
Brand name:
Adlyxin
Drug class:
Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Myxredlin Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin regular systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen 0.0 1 review for NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin aspart/insulin aspart protamine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
NovoLog PenFill Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
insulin aspart systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Qtern Rate Add review
Rx N X
Generic name:
dapagliflozin / saxagliptin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ReliOn/Novolin 70/30 Rate Add review
OTC B N X
Generic name:
insulin isophane / insulin regular systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Rezvoglar Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
insulin glargine systemic
Drug class:
insulin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Segluromet Rate Add review
Rx N X
Generic name:
ertugliflozin / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Starlix 0.0 1 review for Starlix to treat Diabetes, Type 2
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nateglinide systemic
Drug class:
meglitinides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Symlin Pen Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
pramlintide systemic
Drug class:
amylin analogs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
SymlinPen 60 Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
pramlintide systemic
Drug class:
amylin analogs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
SymlinPen 120 Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
pramlintide systemic
Drug class:
amylin analogs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Trijardy XR Rate Add review
Rx N X
Generic name:
empagliflozin / linagliptin / metformin systemic
Drug class:
antidiabetic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zituvimet Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
metformin / sitagliptin systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zituvio Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
sitagliptin systemic
Drug class:
dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information

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Alternative treatments for Diabetes, Type 2

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Diabetes, Type 2. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Diabetes, Type 2.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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